Olympic-standard hockey pitches open at The Gables

Over the weekend, more than 1,000 residents, Hockey NSW players, and delegates came together to celebrate the opening of Central Playing Fields—a $21 million sports precinct in our community.

Stockland constructed the facilities, which are set to become a hub for elite hockey, with an $11 million funding grant from the NSW Government. Recognising the need for a regional sporting facility for the growing north-west corridor and have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.

Central Playing Fi

elds features Olympic-standard hockey pitches, allowing national and state championships to be held onsite. The precinct, already home to 5,000 residents, offers amenities such as parks, playgrounds, schools, and a town centre currently under construction.

Additionally, the precinct includes multipurpose sports fields for soccer and rugby, full-sized basketball courts for basketball, netball, tennis, and futsal, as well as a skate park, rock climbing structure, and children’s playground. The community will also have access

to a fenced dog park and an amenities building with a canteen, change rooms, and restrooms.

Sophie Ale, General Manager Masterplanned Communities NSW/ACT said: “The Gables Central Playing Fields will provide a space where local schools, sports clubs, residents and the wider community can stay active and make the most out of state-of-the-art sporting facilities."

“The Gables is a vibrant and connected community, and the Central Playing Fields caters to a variety of sports, meaning there’s something for everyone – from athletes and fitness enthusiasts to casual visitors wanting to enjoy the dog park or a kickabout with friends on the fields.”